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    Overview

    An introduction to the mechanical principles and analytical techniques that can be applied to understand human structure and function.

    Biomechanics is a fast growing sub-discipline of sport science. It is a high-tech science concerned with analysing how and why we move the way we do. This paper is an introduction to biomechanics. We will examine the mechanical principles and analytical techniques that can be applied to understand human structure and function.

    About this paper

    Paper title Biomechanics
    Subject Sport, Physical Education and Exercise
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    ANAT 101 or HUBS 191 or PHSE 191 or PTWY 131
    Restriction
    PHSE 202
    Schedule C
    Science
    Contact

    melanie.bussey@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Melanie Bussey
    Teaching Staff: Associate Professor Melanie Bussey
    Dr Peter Lamb

    Teaching Arrangements

    Three 1-hour lectures per week.
    One 2-hour lab each fortnight.

    Textbooks

    Blazevich, A. J. (2017). Sports biomechanics: the basics: optimising human performance (3rd ed.). Bloomsbury Publishing.

    Uchida, T., & Delp, S. (2021). Biomechanics of Movement : The Science of Sports, Robotics, and Rehabilitation. MIT Press.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will develop:

    • An understanding of the mechanical aspects as they apply to human motion
    • An objective and scientific approach to human movement
    • An understanding of the use of instrumentation in the analysis of human movement
    • Skills for analysing, interpreting and presenting biomechanical data

    Skills:

    • Conduct and interpret biomechanical measurements
    • Communicate scientific data to the public (clients), colleagues and professionals effectively and appropriately
    • Integrate biomechanical knowledge and skills with other areas of sport and exercise science

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42
    Wednesday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42
    Friday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A2 Tuesday 12:00-13:50 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A3 Tuesday 14:00-15:50 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A4 Wednesday 12:00-13:50 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A5 Wednesday 14:00-15:50 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A6 Thursday 10:00-11:50 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A7 Thursday 12:00-13:50 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A8 Thursday 14:00-15:50 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A9 Friday 12:00-13:50 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A10 Friday 14:00-15:50 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A11 Monday 14:00-15:50 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A12 Monday 12:00-13:50 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A13 Wednesday 16:00-17:50 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 42
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